The Philadelphia Inquirer reports it is unlikely the Philadelphia Phillies will sign RP Jose Paniagua to a minor-league contract. Paniagua, who pitched for four teams in eight big-league seasons, auditioned for the Phillies in New York recently.

Updating an earlier story, the Sports Network reports the Chicago White Sox released RP Jose Paniagua after he made an obscene gesture towards umpire Mark Carlson after disagreeing with some of his calls Tuesday, Sept. 9.